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Improve the pattern crosswind leg
Each lap slightly wider and higher than the last, because you're unconsciously using the previous lap as your reference instead of the runway and the numbers. Invisible lap to lap, unmistakable across ten. This is the failure that only measurement catches, because your memory of lap three is gone by lap eight.
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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
One stabilised approach gate for a circuit: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
Side view — the last 1,177 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,177 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 176 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 10 at N94 Carlisle, where the Cessna Skyhawk took off with a takeoff distance of 165 meters, which accounted for 14% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 62 knots. At the time of takeoff, the local weather conditions were characterized by a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 269 degrees. This resulted in a negligible crosswind and a slight tailwind.
As the aircraft entered the left-hand pattern, it did so from runway 10 at N94 Carlisle, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile in 65 seconds. The subsequent left-hand pattern crosswind leg was completed in 27 seconds, with a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The pattern downwind leg was the longest, covering a distance of 2 nautical miles in 64 seconds. The base leg turn involved a 45-degree angle to the runway, with a distance of 1 nautical mile. The base leg itself was completed in 38 seconds, covering a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The final turn was the shortest, taking 21 seconds to complete a distance of less than 1 nautical mile.
The final approach to runway 10 at N94 Carlisle was made from the west, with a heading of 91.0 degrees at an altitude of 248 feet above ground level (agl) and a distance of 0 nautical miles from the runway. The landing was successful, with a touchdown distance of 175 meters and a touchdown speed of 50 knots. The touchdown rate was excellent at -96 feet per minute (fpm), and the runway touchdown alignment was perfect. The local weather conditions remained the same, with a temperature of 16 degrees Celsius and a wind speed of 1 knot from a direction of 269 degrees.
The total flight distance was 4 nautical miles, which was completed in 4 minutes, and the aircraft used 2 kilograms of fuel during the flight.
The Cessna Skyhawk has successfully landed at N94 Carlisle, achieving a score of 99.0%. The aircraft's final approach to runway 10 was executed from the west, with a heading of 91.0° at an altitude of 248 feet above ground level (agl) and a distance of 0 nautical miles from the runway.
Upon landing, the aircraft demonstrated excellent control and precision, with a good threshold height and a threshold speed of 62 knots. The touchdown distance of 175 meters was also within acceptable limits, indicating a smooth and controlled descent. The touchdown speed of 50 knots was well within the recommended range, further emphasizing the pilot's skill and expertise.
One of the standout aspects of this landing was the excellent touchdown rate of -96 feet per minute (fpm). This indicates that the aircraft touched down with minimal impact, reducing the risk of damage to the aircraft and minimizing the stress on the landing gear. Additionally, the runway touchdown alignment was perfect, demonstrating the pilot's ability to accurately align the aircraft with the runway centerline.
The local weather conditions at the time of the landing were favorable, with a temperature of 16°C and a gentle wind of 1 knot from 269°. This minimal wind made it easier for the pilot to control the aircraft during the final approach and landing. The absence of any significant crosswind or tailwind also contributed to the smooth and controlled nature of the landing. Overall, this landing was a testament to the pilot's skill and expertise, as well as the Cessna Skyhawk's reliability and performance.
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